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  1. ZiggyMan76

    Suitability of Timber Retaining Wall

    The goal is to construct a sidewalk adjacent to an existing road; the road is narrow (22 ft total for 2 lanes) and was constructed many years ago in a cut section. The new sidewalk will be located just in front of and at the base of the new retaining wall. Most likely the wall will retain an...
  2. ZiggyMan76

    Suitability of Timber Retaining Wall

    Considering possible structure types for a local sidewalk project; the wall is smallish - about 150 ft long with a max H of just under 7 feet; it takes one right angle turn near the tall end and there is almost no overburden. The (e) embankment is stable and standing at about 1.5:1 (H:V) but...

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